Patina monster/12: 1959 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina

This Lancia Flaminia Coupé Pininfarina presents itself as an example that, while requiring restoration work, shows characteristics that are increasingly difficult to find today: overall originality, completeness, and a solid structural base. From the images provided, the car appears largely intact, without evidence of invasive restorations or improper modifications, and displays a clear and consistent… Read More Patina monster/12: 1959 Lancia Flaminia Coupé by Pininfarina

December 17, 2025December 13, 2025 Classicvirus1 Comment

Tough life: 1949 Fiat 1100B Coupé by Farina

Once again, we come across a (probably) unique example and—what a coincidence—this too was built by Stabilimenti Farina on a Fiat 1100B chassis, with aluminum bodywork. We don’t know the history of this particular car, but we can make a guess: many years ago it was damaged, perhaps in a rear-end collision (or by hitting… Read More Tough life: 1949 Fiat 1100B Coupé by Farina

September 19, 2025September 14, 2025 Classicvirus1 Comment

Low light, low conditions: 1958 Karmann-Ghia Coupé

Among classic Volkswagens, the Karmann Ghia has always held a special place thanks to its timeless Italian design by Ghia and the craftsmanship of Karmann. But within the long production run, the so-called “Lowlight” models, built between 1955 and 1959, stand out as the most elegant and desirable. Characterized by their lower front headlights and… Read More Low light, low conditions: 1958 Karmann-Ghia Coupé

September 3, 2025August 30, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Small car, big heart: 1966 TVR Griffith

This is a rare 1966 TVR Griffith 200, one of only around 192 built. This is the car that embodied the Anglo-American formula of light British fiberglass bodywork and chassis combined with the raw power of Ford’s 289 V8. Often described as Britain’s answer to the Shelby Cobra, the Griffith 200 delivered extraordinary performance in… Read More Small car, big heart: 1966 TVR Griffith

August 29, 2025August 26, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Labour of love: 1967 Fiat 1500S Coupé by Vignale

Every once in a while, you come across a car that speaks to you — not because it’s an easy project, but precisely because it isn’t. This 1967 Fiat 1500S Vignale Coupé is one of those cars. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti and built by Carrozzeria Vignale in the mid-1960s, it’s a rare and elegant piece… Read More Labour of love: 1967 Fiat 1500S Coupé by Vignale

August 27, 2025August 25, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Red and grey: 1965 Honda S600 Spider

This Honda S600 Roadster presents itself as a complete and rust-free restoration project—a nice opportunity for enthusiasts of early Japanese sports cars. The car is offered as a full project but comes complete, including its original hardtop. The seller says that the engine head shows no cracks—a rarity for this model. The crankshaft is said… Read More Red and grey: 1965 Honda S600 Spider

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Half red: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

A partially disassembled but striking Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, dating from May 1957, shows its age with honesty, yet retains much of its original structure and charm. The seller has not provided a detailed description, so all considerations are based solely on the photos provided. The bodywork appears to be in fundamentally sound condition, with no… Read More Half red: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

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Ultra rare sight: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta

A rarely seen example of Alfa Romeo’s unconventional approach to practicality: a 1980 Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta. The seller has provided minimal information, so any considerations here are based on what the model represents rather than specific details about this particular car. The Alfasud Giardinetta is one of the least common variants of the Alfasud range.… Read More Ultra rare sight: 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 1300 Giardinetta

July 7, 2025July 6, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Van Ness silver: 1959 Porsche 356A T2 Coupé

According to the seller, this 1959 Porsche 356A Coupe is a matching-numbers example originally purchased in San Francisco at the Van Ness Avenue Porsche dealership. The seller states that the car has remained in California since new and currently shows 75,334 original miles. It is reported to have had only two owners: the original buyer… Read More Van Ness silver: 1959 Porsche 356A T2 Coupé

June 23, 2025June 20, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale

We don’t know what kind of experiment the person who repainted this Appia Convertibile many years ago had in mind, but one thing is certain: they would have done better to leave its original color, Azzurro Vincennes, a classic shade of the era, particularly favored by Lancia and Maserati. This yellow (or what’s left of… Read More Blue under the skin: 1961 Lancia Appia Convertibile by Vignale

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